Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division - Mental calculations - Starter

The 'Fluent in Four' revision section offers a series of mental arithmetic challenges for Year 6 students, as part of their Autumn Term learning in Week 7, Day 5. The exercises are designed to sharpen students' skills in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division through quick-fire questions. One of the tasks requires calculating the volume of a solid, while another focuses on determining the perimeter of a given shape. For example, students are asked to calculate the perimeter of a shape where each square has a length of 7 metres, prompting them to understand and apply the concept of perimeter in a practical context.

A real-world application scenario is presented where a character named Leanna has 7 bags with 8 sweets in each. She adds three more sweets to each bag, and students must choose the correct calculation to determine the total number of sweets. The problem offers two different mathematical expressions, and students must explain which one accurately represents the situation and why. This exercise not only tests their arithmetic skills but also their comprehension of mathematical operations within a context. Additionally, there is a task involving time, where students must interpret a clock face showing 12:15, enhancing their ability to work with time expressions in a numerical format.